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Excellent Maui Snorkeling
There are many spots around Maui that require a boat to snorkel. Many snorkeling locations are remote and pure, and the captains of the Pride of Maui no where they are. Take advantage of their experience and knowledge and snorkel at some of the best snorkeling spots in Maui.
Manta Ray at Molokini
At first it was just a shadow, a flicker in the corner of my vision. I lay motionless at the surface, breathing slowly through my snorkel, eyes fixed on the dark shape. Slowly, slowly it came into focus; seventy feet below, now fifty, now forty.
Five foot long wings, perfect isosceles triangles, spread out on either side of the thick gray body. It arched up toward me and I could see the unmistakable mouth, hanging open, filtering plankton and larvae as it swam.
I didn’t move. I just watched, eyes darting from the mouth, to the wings, to the tail. Then I heard a muted crash – someone making their way off the catamaran into the water. The manta ray flicked its wings and was gone in seconds, disappearing into the three hundred foot deep waters surrounding Molokini Crater.
I felt so lucky. Manta rays are relatively rare in Hawai’i and always shy and elusive. Taking the early morning express tour with Kai Kanani Sailing and getting out to Molokini before the rest of the snorkel boats meant the crater was quiet enough for that huge prehistoric fish to feel comfortable there. Beating the crowds always pays off. Always.
By Megan Edgar,
Maui Goodness Staff WriterMolokini Crater
Molokini Crater
Molokini Crater is an ancient volcanic crater that has formed an atoll off the south coast of Maui. Because of its clarity, abundant sea life, and proximity to Maui, the Molokini Crater is world famous for snorkeling.
Kai Kanani
The only Molokini Snorkeling boat moored off of the coast of Makena The Kai Kanani gives you the fastest and easiest ride to Molokini Crater. Being the only snorkel boat that can load passengers on the shore of Makena makes it unique in its ability to take a short cut to Molokini Crater. All other boats have to leave from Maalaea Harbor or Lahaina Harbor.
This video below shows the Kai Kanani on a sunset cruise. You can get a good idea of what it's like on board.Kai Kanani Sailing Video
Maui Web Camera
The Kai Kanani has a Makena Web Camera attached to the Makena Beach and Golf Resort with 10 different views switching automatically.
You can see the Molokini Crater from 2 different views as well as South Maui and West Maui. It's perched up high so you get a wide range of possible views.
Sailing to Honolua Bay, Maui
We highly suggest a private charter to Honolua Bay off the shore of upperwest Maui. Enjoying the open ocean with just your select few friends makes the journey more personal and memorable. The Island Star is a luxury sailing yacht available for private charter in Maui. We love this classic yacht because of its beautiful craftsmanship, spacious cabin, and accessibility.
Give Island star a call today toll free at: 1-888-677-7238 to book your trip to Honolua Bay, or any other local Maui destination.
Molokini Crater Information
Molokini Crater is a true wonder. If you have a chance, go check it out by taking a boat from Maalaea Harbor.
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